Question about stool during pregnancy (gross factor warning!!)

[PrincessMommy]

So this past week I have been experiencing TONS of stress. I have some health issues going on with my mouth (possible minor thrush infection and/or an abscess in my mouth) I am going to the dentist this week. Of course, though, upon finding these changes in my mouth-I looked up my symptoms. (Horrible idea) What do you reckon google came up with first? Oral cancer. So, naturally, I started to freak out and obsess! I have tons of anxiety issues. Most related to my health now that I am a mommy (runs in the family).

My bowel movements are quite regular, especially when I am pregnant. I usually go in the morning/early afternoon. However, I could not go yesterday. It was my first day back at work too. I did not end up passing a movement until after we closed up and my shift was over (almost 11pm). I went to the bathroom and it came out easily, yet it was a normal stool (also normal for me. I hardly ever have a struggle). I looked down at it and there was a small vein of blood running down the side of my stool. It was not a lot, but definitely enough to catch my eye. I didn't want to call the emergency hotline at my ob office because I didn't know if this would qualify as a medical emergency. I will be calling tomorrow.

In the mean time, I wanted to ask you ladies if this is normal when dealing with stress during pregnancy?? I have yet to go today, so I am not sure if the bleeding has continued. I am already freaking out about my mouth, this just made my anxiety go through the roof! I am trying so very hard not to look things up because it only makes it worse

Any comforting words of wisdom or advice? I could use some help right now ;(

Thanks in advance, ladies!

 

[mmMlm]

I think it is totally normal, don't stress about it! It could be from hemorrhoids or a small fissure... or TMI question, are you sure it was blood and not some red food (raspberries/beets/etc)?

 

[MommyFirefly]

I don't blame you for wanting to check with your ob. I wouldn't stress over it though. It could be a small tear. So small that you don't even notice it. I know saying 'don't stress' is easier said than done. I have anxiety too. I have for years lol It's rough sometimes.

Just try not to lose sleep over it right now, you know? If you're not uncomfortable, everything should be fine.

 

[PrincessMommy]

Thanks ladies! I am sure it's not. I had not eaten or drank anything red or pink.
I just went again this am. No blood present but it was not pleasant (tmi again) I think the stress I have been having may have cause that one.

I didn't even think about a small tear or something, it definitely makes sense. For some reason I figured that would happen later on since I am 15w. I'll tell hubby to pick up some bath salts on the way home.

For some reason not stressing this pregnancy has been the hardest thing. And it probably causes more problems than I am actually having. It's amazing and scary what it can do to the body